690 Journal of the Department of Agriculture, 



Sunday Times (Farmers' Supplement), Johannesburg. 



8/8/20 Cheddar Cheese, by D. Deenink. The Werribee Research Farm, 

 V)y F. T. Nicholson. Castration of Domestic Animals: II, by 

 A. Hodder. 



15/8/20 The Apple, by J. M. Sim. Caprification of Smyrna Figs (con- 

 tinued), by I. Tribolet. British East Africa Coffee Growing, 

 by W. S. Bromhead. Silo Construction, by S. 6. Carlyle and 

 J. McCaig. Maize Growing, by G. J. Bosman. 



22/8/20 British East Africa Flax Growing, by W. S. Bromhead. In- 

 breeding, by J. H. R. Bisschop. The Mammary Glands of 

 the Cow, by A. Hodder. 



29/8/20 Tsetse Fly Disease, by A. Hodder. Caprification of Smyrna Figs, 

 by I. Tribolet {continued). The Wheat Situation, by F. T. 

 Nicholson. 

 5jdl20 Cultivation of the Osier. Planting Mealies, by G. J. Bosman. 

 The South-West Protectorate : Farming and Ranching 

 Prospects, by J. H. Hume. Exhibition of Maize, by P J. 

 Naude. Sheep in Australia, by F. T. Nicholson. 



III.— REVIEWS. 



^^ Farming for S. African Schools," Book II, by the Reverend W. G. 

 Dowsley, B.A., is among new publications received. This part deals with the 

 Life of Farm Plants, Tobacco, Cotton, Sugar-cane, Insects, Bee-keeping, and 

 Internal Parasites. The book is excellently illustrated and should be in the 

 posession of every one interested in South African agriculture. It is published 

 l)y De Nafcionale Pers, Beperkt, Capetown. 



The Herd Book of the Friesland Cattle Breeders' Association of South 

 Africa, Volume I, has just made its apepa ranee, and contains a record of all 

 Friesland cattle approved and admitted for registry since the publication of 

 Volume 12 of the S.A. Stud Book up to 30th June, 1919. The volume contains, 

 besides the ordinary subject matter of a Herdbook, useful information on the 

 constitution and rules o? the association and an index to names of owners and 

 breeders. 



The South African Shorthorn Herd Book, Volume I, 1919, containing the 

 pedigrees of C.H.B. and Lincoln Red males and females entered up to 30th 

 June, 1919, is published by the Shorthorn Society of South Africa under the 

 authority of the S.A. Stud Book Association. It includes, in addition to 

 pedigrees, etc., the articles of association, rules, regulations, etc., and other 

 useful information for breeders. 



AT THE SCHOOLS OF AGRICULTURE AND 

 EXPERIMENT STATIONS. 



Augvist, 1920. 



CEDARA, NATAL. 



Climatic. — The rainfall for the month (29th July to 26th August) was .05 

 inches. The mean maximum temperature was 67.92° F., and the mean minimum 

 43.95° F. The highest maximum temperature, 83° F., was registered on 26th 

 August, and the lowest minimum, 37.8° F., on 4th August. Slight frosts were 

 experienced on the 4th and 5lli of the month. 



Crops. — The oat forage crops are showing up well. The Brassicn crops are 

 !)eing cut for green food. At present the veld looks parched, but is showing 

 signs of fresh growth. Farming operations are now centred on the preparation 

 of lands for the coming planting season. 



Field Experiment,^. — Data for last season's experiments are now to hand 

 and are being prepared with a view to the publication of results. The kikuyu 

 grass is now showing rapid growth owing to the improving daily temperature 

 and light rains. The tall fescue and cocksfoot have been adversely affected by 

 the severe winter, but they promise renewed growth, liutthnelia compressa, an 



